Oceaneering International Jobs

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Our Marine Services Division has more than 30 years experience in providing full-service ship repair capabilities for the US Naval Vessels including submarines, surface ships and crafts and deep submergence systems. Operating from state-of-the-art facilities in Chesapeake, Virginia, we are certified in Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE) and Deep Submergence System Scope of Certification (DSS-DOC) repair activities, and specialize in the design, repair, maintenance, modification, and installation of hull, mechanical and electrical (HM&E;) systems.

Position Summary

Read and interpret blueprints and sketches to repair, modify, install and dismantle various pipes and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems. Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping or bending and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery. Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading comprehension, and some travel/overtime are required.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL

Requires limited supervision/oversight and is familiar with the trade qualifications and can perform most tasks required as a Pipefitter.

Must be able to understand and perform the basic set up, alignment, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

High School/GED with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and/or military and/or civilian experience with marine piping systems in a repair department or shipyard.

Must have the ability to obtain government base access.

Knowledge and practical skills tests required.

Shipyard/Shipboard pipefitting experience.

Working Conditions

This position is considered SHOP/OUTDOORS which is characterized as follows.

Primarily outdoors or shipboard during the day and occasionally at night.

Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.

Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people.

Requires working outdoors in non-controlled environmental conditions.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered MEDIUM work.

OCCASIONAL

Lift 20-50 pounds.

Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.

Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead.

Operate a motor vehicle.

CONSTANT

Lift up to 10 pounds.

Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection.

Citizenship Requirements

Oceaneering Marine Services Division can only hire “US Citizens” who are not dual citizens of any other country to work at its’ facilities. You can verify your citizenship with the Self-Check through E-Verify (uscis.gov), if available in your state of residence.